Brontophobia: What is Brontophobia?
The fear of thunder (brontophobia) is one of several specific phobias that can adversely affect people’s lives. Fortunately, it responds very …
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Parenting Tips for Kids With Needle Phobias
Ava refuses the weekly blood tests that the doctor says she needs due to a medical condition. Matt screams whenever he needs to get injections at a …
Continue ReadingCBT and Anxiety Disorders: Is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helpful for Treating Anxiety Disorders?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy is one of the most effective forms of treating anxiety. Learn how cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you to overcome …
Continue ReadingSocial Phobia Buspar Treatment
There are many medications and techniques for treating social anxiety disorder. However, BuSpar has benefits that other medications don’t. This …
Continue ReadingWhat are Social Phobias? An In-Depth Look
Most people become nervous in certain social situations. Some, however, experience so much anxiety and overwhelming self-consciousness every day that …
Continue ReadingAdvice on How to Handle People with Panic Disorders
About 60 million or 20 percent of all American adults encounter panic attacks at some point in their lives, and about 3 million or 1.7 percent of all …
Continue ReadingHow Does Desipramine Treat Social Phobia?
Desipramine is part of the tricyclic family of antidepressants. By blocking the re-uptake of the naturally occurring chemicals serotonin, epinephrine …
Continue ReadingPost Traumatic Stress Among Firefighters
Post-traumatic stress disorder is not readily studied in firefighters as they are not considered victims. However, firefighters are regularly exposed …
Continue ReadingSymptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in the Military
Soldiers who see combat face a high risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article outlines the symptoms associated with PTSD …
Continue ReadingDiagnosing Social Phobias
Diagnosing social phobias can be more complicated than it appears. Although one of the most common anxiety disorders to affect the general population, …
Continue ReadingHippocampus and Generalized Anxiety Disorder
The brain is a complex organ which affects so many things including psychological disorders. This article examines the specific relationship between …
Continue ReadingTrypanophobia Treatment
Do you avoid going to the doctor because you are afraid of needles? The name of this fear is called trypanophobia and there are treatments available …
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